| 12/30/2005 - Natural hangover cures |
| "Any help for hangovers from the natural world? I'm specifically looking for something to take in place of Advil after drinking and before bed for a good nights sleep and to help prevent a hangover the next day." |
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| 12/29/2005 - Are you accidently overdosing on acetaminophen? |
| The problem? Her liver has been severely stressed from several days of acetaminophen overdose combined with excessive alcohol intake. If she's lucky she'll survive. |
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| 12/29/2005 - A Small Amount of Supplemental Copper Daily May Be Beneficial. |
| The lupus study found that three grams of fish oil taken daily improved skin rashes and neurological problems, while copper was found to have no significant beneficial effect. Nevertheless, a small amount of supplemental copper each day may be beneficial. |
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| 12/28/2005 - Foods That Include Gluten Should Be Avoided If You Have Celiac Disease |
| Have you ever spent time combing over the illustrations in a "Where's Waldo?" book?
Gluten is sort of like Waldo. When you go looking for it, you know it's there, but sometimes it's nearly impossible to spot. |
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| 12/28/2005 - Other prescription pankillers for arthritis may prompt serious adverse side effects |
| In the wake of the Vioxx scandal we've learned that other prescription painkillers for arthritis may also prompt serious adverse side effects. |
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| 12/27/2005 - Dealing with bladder control problems |
| There are many different causes of bladder control problems, including prostate enlargement, bladder stones, urinary cancer, and neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. |
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| 12/27/2005 - Regulating Junkfood in Schools |
| New guidelines in place that would get rid of junk food in elementary and middle schools, the board decided to forgo a simple list of forbidden foods and instead devised a set of nutritional guidelines. |
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| 12/23/2005 - Holiday Greetings |
| If someone wishes me something good, or merry or happy - whether it's a merry Christmas, happy holiday or simply a good weekend - I take it at face value. They're clearly offering a kind word that would seem to come from a generosity of spirit. |
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| 12/22/2005 - Pine Bark Extracts May Treat Arthritis |
| Another holiday botanical - the Christmas tree - contains compounds that may treat arthritis. |
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| 12/22/2005 - The healing powers of the mistletoe |
| Now you've got it. The mistletoe kissing tradition is a tame version of pagan rituals in which special altars were festooned with mistletoe. |
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| 12/21/2005 - Less chemo for breast cancer patients |
| In the past, the chemo question for breast cancer was not "if," but "how much." And it was all about size. |
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| 12/21/2005 - Antacids lead to greater risk of pneumonia |
| Researchers concluded that the use of drugs to suppress gastric acid quadrupled the risk of pneumonia compared to patients who didn't use the drugs. |
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| 12/20/2005 - Development of a genetically modified Weevil-Resistant Pea Plant Has Been Discontinued |
| Proponents of genetically modified (GM) foods often characterize fears about these crops as "unfounded" and "unscientific." |
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| 12/20/2005 - Treating pneumonia and bronchitis |
| Pneumonia and bronchitis both afflict the respiratory system, but they're completely separate conditions that require different types of treatments. |
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| 12/19/2005 - Vioxx lawsuit ends in a mistrial |
| I thought of Judge Judy last week when I heard the news that the most recent Vioxx lawsuit ended in a mistrial, prompted by a hung jury. |
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| 12/19/2005 - Vioxx lawsuit ends in a mistrial |
| I thought of Judge Judy last week when I heard the news that the most recent Vioxx lawsuit ended in a mistrial, prompted by a hung jury. |
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| 12/16/2005 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) |
| 'Tis the season to be jolly, but for many folks who live in northern latitudes, 'tis also the season when some are laid low by seasonal affective disorder (SAD); a form of depression triggered by a lack of exposure to sunlight. |
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| 12/15/2005 - A closer look at gluten sensitivity |
| In yesterday's e-Alert ("Grain Drain" 12.14.05) we saw how whole grain intake can deplete iron levels in women. Today we'll look at another problem grains can cause in those who are sensitive to a specific grain component: gluten. |
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| 12/15/2005 - Prescriptions of "Black Box" Drugs |
| When a prescription drug is judged by the FDA to be dangerous after the drug has already made it past the approval process, it either gets yanked off the market or it gets saddled with a black box warning. |
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| 12/14/2005 - Whole grain products make hearts happy |
| As studies have documented, your heart benefits when you make the extra effort to be sure you're consuming genuine whole grain products. |
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| 12/14/2005 - Whole grain products make hearts happy |
| As studies have documented, your heart benefits when you make the extra effort to be sure you're consuming genuine whole grain products. |
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| 12/13/2005 - Conventional Farming vs. Organic Farming |
| Vanessa Bogenholm remembers the exact moment she decided to make the change from conventional farming to organic farming. One day, while preparing to inject a gas pesticide into the soil on her 65-acre berry farm... |
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| 12/13/2005 - Conventional Farming vs. Organic Farming |
| Vanessa Bogenholm remembers the exact moment she decided to make the change from conventional farming to organic farming. One day, while preparing to inject a gas pesticide into the soil on her 65-acre berry farm... |
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| 12/12/2005 - Relief for Tinnitus |
| "Ringing in the ears," suggests the sound of bells, which is not really an accurate description of tinnitus. |
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| 12/12/2005 - Adding protein and fat to your diet may be the key to improving blood pressure |
| JAMA published another study backing the lowering of carbs and raising protein and fat for improving both blood pressure and serum lipid profiles. If this keeps up these guys will be saying it's their idea!" |
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| 12/09/2005 - Singing the praises of the banana |
| Howard offers a list of banana perks, which includes this nutritional comparison to apples: "Four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron and twice the other vitamins and minerals." |
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| 12/08/2005 - An important association between bone health and heart health |
| In yesterday's e-Alert ("Hearts and Bones" 12/7/05) I told you about an important association between bone health and heart health, along with two tips on how to avoid low bone mineral density (BMD). |
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| 12/08/2005 - An important association between bone health and heart health |
| In yesterday's e-Alert ("Hearts and Bones" 12/7/05) I told you about an important association between bone health and heart health, along with two tips on how to avoid low bone mineral density (BMD). |
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| 12/07/2005 - Diabetics Face Significantly Higher Risks Of Colorectal Cancer |
| The title of a report from a recent meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology neatly sums up an important warning for all diabetics: "New Study Confirms Diabetics Face Significantly Higher Risks Of Colorectal Cancer." |
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| 12/07/2005 - Treating Osteoporosis |
| An HSI member named Bill sent that question. And I've got two important tips for Bill and anyone (male or female) who's at risk of developing osteoporosis: One is a dietary factor to avoid, and one is a key nutrient that most of us need more of. |
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| 12/06/2005 - Young cancer patients actively participate in end-of-life decisions |
| Describing the results to ABC News she said her team was "stunned" to find that children are not only up to the task of participating in end-of-life decisions, they're also good at it. |
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| 12/06/2005 - Multivitamins geared to address the health challenges of people in specific professions |
| Describing the results to ABC News she said her team was "stunned" to find that children are not only up to the task of participating in end-of-life decisions, they're also good at it. |
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